District Attorneys - As introduced, requires TACIR to study and prepare a report on pay equity for assistant district attorneys general in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 8, Chapter 7.
SB 1984 requires Tennessee's advisory commission (TACIR) to study whether assistant district attorneys general (ADAs) are paid fairly compared to similar state positions and submit a report by January 31, 2027. The study will assess pay equity across roles, with state agencies assisting TACIR using existing resources. TACIR must include recommendations for potential legislative changes in its report. The findings will be delivered to the chairs of the House and Senate judiciary committees and the legislative librarian.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Apr 13, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
8
Committee
7
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0904)
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 30, Nays 0
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brent Taylor
RRepublican
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